Integrated Operations, Finance, Sales & Marketing Plan Timeframe First 10 Working Days Deep Dive Integrated Plan Next 15 Working Days Deep Dive Integrated Plan Deliverables Onsite Assessment • Discuss Business Owner Personal and Professional Goals • Discuss Company Background and Intentions • Review Key Documents: Business Plan Operations Plan Finance Plan Finance Processes and Internal controls Budgeting and Forecasting Reporting Sales Plan Marketing Plan • Review Sales Collateral Materials • Review Sales Activities and Results • Review Marketing Materials • Review Marketing Activities and Results • Tour Facilities and Review Operations • Interview Key Personnel • Write and Present Report on Key Findings and Areas of Opportunity In-depth Analysis Situation Analysis Review of Key Areas Uncovered in the Assessment Operations Forecasting, Design, Manufacturing, Assembly, Testing, Inventory, Warehousing, Delivery, After Sales Service Finance Process, Cost Control, Management, Treasury, Purchasing, Reports, Records Sales Analysis by Product, Customer & Opportunity, Profit and Margin Review by Product and Client Marketing Situation Analysis, Product/Service Review, Target Definition, Competitive Analysis Case Studies - Negative and Positive Strengths and Weaknesses Opportunities and Risks Interim Presentation and Discussion We FIX PROBLEMS, GROW SALES, INCREASE VALUE and SELL BUSINESSES Warren Business Development Center Inc. 1 www.warrenbdc.com Timeframe Middle 15 Working Days Deep Dive Integrated Plan Last 10 Working Days Deep Dive Integrated Plan Deliverables Develop Recommendations Areas to Focus on that Increase Value and Drive Growth Recommendations for Required Changes Operations Process Optimization Finance Infrastructure, Process, Reporting Sales Infrastructure, Planning, Training, Managing Marketing Customer Definition, Brand and Product Offering, Brand Positioning Strategies for Growth: Company, Product/Service, Market, Sales, Communications Interim Presentation and Discussion Develop The Action Plan • Action Plans for Operations, Financial Processes, Tactical Sales and Marketing Activities • Creative Direction for Sales Collateral, Website and Digital Communication, Direct Marketing and Promotion, Social Media, Advertising, Media Relations, Trade Shows and Sponsorship • Blocking Chart Calendar for Responsibility, Budgets, and Timing • Final Presentation Next Step Proceed with Plan Implementation. We FIX PROBLEMS, GROW SALES, INCREASE VALUE and SELL BUSINESSES Warren Business Development Center Inc. 2 www.warrenbdc.com